There is a certain amount of subjectivity regarding Thai massages: some people like their massage hard and verging on painful; others prefer something gentler. Thai massage probably came into being in the 19th Century as an amalgam of various Thai… Read More

One of the most important marine resources in Koh Phangan is the coral reef located 400 meters off the shore at Haad Yao. There are a variety of coral and the list of fish you can see includes manta rays,… Read More

A new company has set up called Koh Phangan Wipeout that offers visitors a lot of fun for a few hours on Laem Son Lake. It is the largest lake on the island and is located just a few kilometers… Read More

Haad Yao Lounge is a restaurant, a bar, a spa and a gym. It seems unlikely that a place that purports to fulfill so many different service needs can be any good; but it is. Trip Advisor rates Haad Yao… Read More

Wang Sai waterfall is in the north west of Koh Phangan. The nearest beach is Mae Haad. Those who make the effort to get to the waterfall will be rewarded by an impressive natural spectacle. It is also more than… Read More

One of the best known dive resorts in Haad Yao is Haad Yao Divers. There are other dive shops on the beach such as Reefers Diving and Sail Rock Divers. These other shops also are highly recommended but this post… Read More

Describing Haad Yao in Koh Phangan as the perfect beach is probably slight hyperbole. Nevertheless, it is a great beach. This post will look at the reasons why Haad Yao is called ‘the perfect beach’. A Long and Wide Beach… Read More